Abstract
San Francisco’s Tenderloin District has seen many changes over the last several decades. First a haven for gambling and prostitution, then a hot spot for music and pornography, to an current mixture of ghetto dynamics and urban revitalization. This research focuses on urban land-use changes in this district using geographic and ethnographic methods.
Highlights
While it is known for its diversity and wealth of languages, ethnicities, and cultures, San Francisco has very distinct neighborhoods
In conclusion, the Tenderloin district of San Francisco is an essential neighborhood in the city
The Tenderloin is in need of revitalization
Summary
While it is known for its diversity and wealth of languages, ethnicities, and cultures, San Francisco has very distinct neighborhoods. The “sense of place” can literally change when one crosses a street or turns a corner The existence of these distinct neighborhoods has had varying effects on the city as a whole. Tenderloin District Like the city at large, the Tenderloin district has a rich history It was once a lively place – a destination, rather than a neighborhood of which to steer clear. From before San Francisco was officially a city, the Tenderloin district has seen wave after wave of unique passions pass through. While exciting for their time, these movements were fleeting. The Tenderloin, though, still holds so much character and importance It is one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the Bay Area. The 31-block neighborhood, while it may seem to be an eye sore to outsiders, is invaluable – absolutely vital, to San Francisco’s well-being
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